Blue Stars have announced the return of their annual “On Corps!” competition for aspiring arrangers and composers. The corps will perform the winning arrangement/composition during its encore performances this coming season.

River City Rhythm has announced an upcoming collaboration with the University of Wisconsin River Falls music department. During the corps’ April rehearsal camp, four members of the university’s music staff will present a brass master class to all attendees.

Troopers guard staff member Chris Cook was one of the choreographers and performers who accompanied Lady Gaga at the Super Bowl halftime show in Houston. Two Troopers alums also participated as performers.

Facebook.comWatchmenThis week Watchmen announced the title of its 2017 “To Valhalla,” which will be based on an original composition by staff composers.